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C261 FJO

1986 Suzuki SJ410

Silver Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,845 mi
Last recorded18,845 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Suzuki SJ41059,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC261 FJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSJ410
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 18,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 18,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside number plate light dim

Rear seats and seat belts not checked due to load in rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,264 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs pitted

Hose rubbing on front prop shaft

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside and offside front pins rusted

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Rear seat missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,734 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,881 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,066 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 35,948 miles

BOTH REAR LAMPS CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,948 miles

BOTH REAR LAMPS CRACKED

How Reliable is the Suzuki SJ410?

Based on 16,216 MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
980
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
3,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,313
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,135
fog lamp not working 766
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 523
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 518
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C261 FJO is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410 in Silver with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki SJ410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 59,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 1,313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C261 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki SJ410 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Suzuki SJ410 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C261 FJO registered?

C261 FJO is a 1986 Suzuki SJ410, first registered on 7 January 1986.

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